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An analysis of the development of cryptocurrency research

Corbet, Shaen ORCID: 0000-0001-7430-7417 and Lucey, Brian ORCID: 0000-0002-4052-8235 (2020) An analysis of the development of cryptocurrency research. In: Corbet, Shaen ORCID: 0000-0001-7430-7417, Urquhart, Andrew and Yarovaya, Larisa ORCID: 0000-0002-9638-2917, (eds.) Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology. Walter de Gruyter, Berlin/Munich/Boston, pp. 23-54. ISBN 9783110660807

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Abstract

In this chapter, we investigate the literature on both broad- and narrow-based cryptocurrency research from a bibliometric and scientometric perspective. While Bitcoin, presented as the first every cryptocurrency by Nakamoto [2009], was established as the first piece of a decade-long expansion of academic literature based on the development of this new financial product and the associated benefits and issues contained therein. We attempt to re-trace and provide a thorough explanation of the flow of research direction during this period across all disciplines. We provide clear evidence of a growing but fragmented research area. We conclude that there is a significant difference in how researchers treat broad conceptual topics versus individual products. We finally provide a concise overview of the current topics that have been central to recent research efforts, while attempting to provide oversight key areas that have presented evidence of particular deficiency. Such recommendations will provide direction for future research synergy.

Item Type:Book Section
Refereed:Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:Bitcoin; Digital Currency; Cryptocurrency; Bibliometrics; Topic Modelling
Subjects:Business > Finance
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > DCU Business School
Publisher:Walter de Gruyter
Official URL:http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/9783110660807-003
Copyright Information:© 2020 Walter de Gruyter
Use License:This item is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License. View License
ID Code:25030
Deposited On:11 Dec 2020 17:05 by Thomas Murtagh . Last Modified 24 Aug 2021 03:30

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